At a Glance
Median Income
$92,596
$37,701 per capita
Home Value
$226,700
Zillow: $306,044
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,912/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Malden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malden residents earn a median household income of $92,596 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,701. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malden is $226,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,044. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Malden reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,912/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Malden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population235
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,596
Per Capita$37,701
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,700
Rent
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$306,044
Housing Units110
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,912/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation711 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Malden was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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